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NCT Number: NCT07236918

The Concert Therapy Pilot Study for Stress Reduction and Wellbeing

The Concert Therapy is an arts-based, pilot interventional study designed to explore the effects of live music, guided breathing, and movement on stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Participants take part in one in-person session and one online session integrating musical performance, collective breathing rhythms, and body awareness techniques. The study aims to evaluate pre- and post-intervention changes in perceived stress and emotional wellbeing among adult participants.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress Reduction Behavior Mental Health Music Therapy Personal Satisfaction Psychological Well-Being Psychological Wellbeing

Age range

18 year–120 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The Concert Therapy

London, United Kingdom

About this study

This pilot study investigates the effects of The Concert Therapy, an arts-based, multi-sensory approach combining music, guided breathing, and mindful movement, on stress reduction and wellbeing.

The intervention includes two formats: one in-person session and one online session delivered via a live, interactive platform. Each session features structured breathing exercises, live musical interaction, and guided movement sequences designed to synchronize rhythm, breath, and body awareness.

A pre-post design is used, with data collected immediately before and after both sessions. Quantitative outcomes include changes in the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), while qualitative data will be gathered through open-ended feedback regarding participants' emotional, physical, and social experiences.

The study aims to generate preliminary evidence on the feasibility and potential benefits of The Concert Therapy as an accessible, arts-based intervention for stress management and wellbeing in both physical and virtual settings.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 18 years and older.

  • Able to understand and provide informed consent.
  • Willing and able to participate in a 60-minute in-person or 33-minute online session of The Concert Therapy.
  • Able to complete brief questionnaires in English before and after the session.

Exclusion criteria

  • Self-reported severe mental health conditions requiring medical treatment.
  • Significant hearing impairment that would limit engagement with music.
  • Inability to access the online platform (for online participants).
  • Previous participation in The Concert Therapy study.

Treatment and study plan

The Concert Therapy

Behavioral

The Concert Therapy is an arts-based behavioural intervention integrating live music, guided breathing, and gentle movement. Each session follows a three-part structure designed to promote relaxation, body awareness, and emotional well-being through synchronised rhythm and breath.

Participants take part in a single session, delivered either in person (approximately 66 minutes) or online (approximately 33 minutes), depending on their assigned group. Both formats use live, interactive facilitation and follow the same sequence of musical and breathing exercises adapted to the delivery mode.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) Score

    Time frame: Pre-session to immediately post-session (same day)

    Change in participants' perceived stress levels measured by the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) before and immediately after participation in The Concert Therapy session (in-person or online). Higher scores indicate greater stress.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Participant Feedback on Emotional and Physical Well-being

    Time frame: Immediately post-session

    Qualitative feedback collected after The Concert Therapy session, exploring participants' experiences of calmness, relaxation, enjoyment, and social connectedness. Responses will be analysed thematically.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Behnam Khodarahmi

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

The Concert Therapy: An Arts-Based Pilot Study on Music, Breathing, and Movement for Stress Reduction and Wellbeing

Acronym: TCT

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 19, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 27, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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